greenstone
Metamorphic mineral stone
Greenstone is any of several types of green-colored rock, particularly metamorphic rocks that get their color from minerals like chlorite or epidote.
In archaeology, greenstone refers to tough green rocks prized by ancient peoples for tools and ornaments—especially nephrite jade and similar materials.
New Zealand greenstone (pounamu) holds special cultural significance for Māori.
The term also applies to altered volcanic rocks in ancient geological formations called greenstone belts.
Silicate mineral, greenish
- jadeiteHarder true jade mineral
- cabochonDomed, unfaceted gemstone
- lusterSoft reflected light
- translucentPermitting diffused light passage
hardness · carving · polished · silicate · waxy · tough · ornamental · lapidary
Suspended jewelry ornament
- necklaceNeck-worn ornament
- beadPierced ornament for threading
- earringLobe-worn adornment
- braceletOrnamental wrist band
amulet · talisman · carving · adornment · choker · setting · charm · birthstone
Transverse-bladed hewing implement
- axeBladed tool for chopping
- celtPrehistoric axe or chisel
- toolDevice for a task
- polishedSmooth, refined, accomplished
Neolithic · prehistoric · archaeological · trade · blade · implement · ceremonial · burial
Nothing beyond what's stated
Undergoing structural change
- basaltFine-grained volcanic stone
- schistPlaty-mineral metamorphic rock
- serpentineCurving in repeated bends
- chloriteGreen sheet silicate mineral
amphibolite · outcrop · formation · tectonics · facies · oceanic crust · hydrothermal · alteration
Shaping by cutting away
- figurineSmall ornamental sculpture
- tikiPolynesian deity figure
- sculptorArtist shaping solid materials
- chiselEdged carving implement
artisan · motif · stylized · intricate · handcrafted · traditional · contemporary · gallery
nephrite
Silicate mineral, greenish
translucent · hardness · carving · polished · silicate · waxy · tough · ornamental · lapidary · smoothness
pendant
Suspended jewelry ornament
bracelet · amulet · talisman · carving · adornment · choker · setting · charm · birthstone · healing
adze
Transverse-bladed hewing implement
polished · Neolithic · prehistoric · archaeological · trade · blade · implement · ceremonial · burial · hoard
mere
Nothing beyond what's stated
metamorphic
Undergoing structural change
- basaltFine-grained volcanic stone
- schistPlaty-mineral metamorphic rock
- serpentineCurving in repeated bends
chlorite · amphibolite · outcrop · formation · tectonics · facies · oceanic crust · hydrothermal · alteration · low-grade
carving
Shaping by cutting away
chisel · artisan · motif · stylized · intricate · handcrafted · traditional · contemporary · gallery · museum
- New Zealand Arttiki carving, bone carving, feather cloak
- mineralsquartz, marble, granite, limestone, sandstone
- New ZealandAuckland, Wellington, Air New Zealand, Kiwis, Christchurch
- rocksbasalt, granite, sandstone, marble, shale
- MesoamericaMaya, Aztec, Aztecs, Aztec Empire, Olmec
- ancient adornmentjade jewelry, gold ornaments, necklaces, bracelets, earrings
greenstonesedimentary rock
Layered geological formation
igneous rock · sandstone · limestone · shale · conglomerate
green, stone, greens, greenhouse, greenery, gemstone, greenish, greenness, evergreen